2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 607 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 794 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Peugeot 607 (449 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2005 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Jazz | 607 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 449 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 989 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
